lifting

Jun
06
The Swole Woman "Hotel Special" Workout

The Swole Woman "Hotel Special" Workout

A workout whose effectiveness defies even the dinkiest of hotel gyms.
3 min read
May
16
The genius oddball of the lifting internet, GZCL

The genius oddball of the lifting internet, GZCL

6 min read
May
05
'I want to lift, but I don't want to use my brain about it'

'I want to lift, but I don't want to use my brain about it'

12 min read
Apr
07
The Last Article on "Activating/Engaging" Your Glutes You Will Hopefully Ever Have to Read, Amen

The Last Article on "Activating/Engaging" Your Glutes You Will Hopefully Ever Have to Read, Amen

Especially when it comes to deadlifts, this is what I've learned from a decade of glute scholarship: Let the big dog (your glute maximus) eat.
16 min read
Mar
10
Intermediate programs, part two: RISE vs. Stronger by the Day vs. Momentum by Sohee

Intermediate programs, part two: RISE vs. Stronger by the Day vs. Momentum by Sohee

Who will have the juice?? These are all subscription powerbuilding templates, all under $20/month, all designed by trainers I love.
25 min read
Jan
25
What to think about when you think about lifting

What to think about when you think about lifting

A translation from the Latin (cardio), plus: a staggering accessory movement compendium; posture-correcting bras; in defense of the uneventful vacation. This is Link Letter 119!
10 min read
Nov
30
How to successfully navigate our yearly workout flop era

How to successfully navigate our yearly workout flop era

A spectrum of lesser workouts, plus: Big Egg caught with price-fixing egg on its face; strength training is about failure; Paul Rudd's Antman diet was 'horrible.' This is Link Letter 111! (Make a wish!)
9 min read
Nov
26
Do my workouts have to be 'hardcore'?

Do my workouts have to be 'hardcore'?

Why exercising isn't a waste of time if you're not always going hard.
7 min read
Nov
16
A guide to freely interpreting "PRs": Announcing PLATESLAM 2023

A guide to freely interpreting "PRs": Announcing PLATESLAM 2023

Our national lifting holiday approaches. Plus: our last remaining mentally hinged member of society; becoming an outdoorswoman; meditation startups. This is Link Letter 109!
7 min read
Oct
26
Get a grip: a guide to grabbing, the good way

Get a grip: a guide to grabbing, the good way

Grip strength involves a little thing I like to call strategy. Plus: a PT video for pushup/plank wrist pain; rucking; please watch Class of '07. This is Link Letter 106!
8 min read